Menon I of Pharsalus
Assisted Cimon at Battle of Eion in c. 476 BC
About Menon I of Pharsalus
Menon (, 525? BC – 472? BC) was a prominent Pharsalian who assisted Athens, led by Cimon, in their battle against Eion around 476 BC. According to Demosthenes (XIII.23, XXIII.199) he himself contributed 12 talents of silver and equipped 300 cavalry from his own penestae for battle. He was awarded by the Athenians for his service. He may be the father or grandfather of Menon II of Pharsalus.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Frequently asked questions
Who was Menon I of Pharsalus?
Assisted Cimon at Battle of Eion in c. 476 BC
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Menon I of Pharsalus
· DBpedia: Menon I of Pharsalus
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Menon I of Pharsalus. https://biography.guide/menon-i-of-pharsalus/
MLA: "Menon I of Pharsalus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/menon-i-of-pharsalus/.
Chicago: "Menon I of Pharsalus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/menon-i-of-pharsalus/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC